SB436

Relating to statewide prevention plan

Introduced·1/16/26
Intr Text

West Virginia SB436 mandates the Department of Human Services to create a statewide prevention plan for children and families.

West Virginia SB436 requires the Department of Human Services to develop a statewide prevention plan for children under 18 and their families, including kinship and foster parents. The plan must include trauma-informed, evidence-based services for at-risk children, pregnant and parenting youth, youth aging out of foster care, and youth post-adoption. The Department must ensure a mix of in-person and telehealth providers for convenient access. The plan must be implemented by February 1, 2027, and the Department must report annually on outcomes and costs.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
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RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jan 20

1:00 PM

Senate Health and Human Resources Committee Meeting

History

Jan 21

Senate

Reported do pass, but first to Finance

Jan 21

Senate

To Finance

Jan 16

Senate

To Health and Human Resources then Finance